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Thanos

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K9 Thanos
Specialty
ATF Special Response Team (SRT) Tactical K9
Breed
Dutch Shepherd
Color
Black
Sex
Male
Weight
70 pounds
Birthdate
Training
ATF Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Handler
Special Agent Anthony Tolomeo
Location
Los Angeles Field Division

K9 Thanos was born in Holland and acquired by ATF in 2021 when he was 3 years old. After months of intensive training with his handler, Thanos was certified as a Special Response Team (SRT) Tactical K9 and assigned to SRT 4, based in Los Angeles, CA. Thanos is certified in obedience, building and area searches, tracking, tactical movement and aggression control. Thanos’ job is to protect the public by helping ATF Special Agents and other law enforcement officers find and apprehend violent criminals. Thanos assists the ATF SRT during high-risk operations throughout the United States and its territories. 

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